RECIPES FROM THE RETRO HOUSEWIFE

DESSERT

Honey Popcorn Balls, American

POPCORN BALLS are always a delicious "treat" to offer the costumed youngsters.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ to 3 qts. popped popcorn
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¹/³ cup honey
• 2 Tbsps. butter or margarine

Preparation Instructions

Combine brown sugar, honey and butter or margarine in pan over low heat until mixture bubbles around edge. Pour over popped corn. Form into balls.

Contributed by Gladys Skelley, 1978

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